Big Brother Africa The Chase winner, Dillish Matthews couldn't stop gushing after she was surprised by her man, Emmanuel Adebayor on Valentine's day. Dillish, who is currently in Turkey with her boyfriend, footballer, Adebayor took to Instagram to show off the giant bouquet of red roses he surprised her with on Valentine’s Day. Sharing a photo of herself posing with the giant bouquet of red roses, the Namibian beauty wrote: ‘ He always makes everything so special Happy Valentine’s day’.

Davido surprises Chioma on Valentine's day Davido has shown his romantic side after surprising his girlfriend, Chioma with lots of goodies on Valentine's day. The singer took to his Instagram page to share video of himself surprising a thrilled Chioma with cool music being played in the background. He wrote: “I get time sha 😂😂😂 Happy Valentines @thechefchi IT IS THE CHI THERE!! ❤️ u said bring dollars they brought Bounty 🙄 still her fave tho 😂”  he wrote. Watch the video below:

Everything you need to live well Love is in the air and while for those in happy relationships, it is one of the best and most memorable times, for others it is a so-so period. For those at the bottom of the so-so spectrum, the case is even worse. Valentine triggers their broken hearts. For people in this category, Labrinth’s  Jealous  reminds them of what could have been. We understand your pain and that is why we are here to help. Here is how to overcome in this turbulent time: Look On The Bright Side We understand that a breakup can destroy your love’s outlook. However, if you see yourself as being liberated, it changes your perception. Yes, we understand that you miss all the attention and all that looked like love. Yet, you have to consider if you would rather stay in a relationship where you feel sad and is riddled with disagreements? And even if it was a good thing, it is over now, don’t stress it. Remove all the pressure from yourself by thinking ...

Everything you need to live well Valentine’s Day wasn’t getting much love in the world’s biggest Muslim majority nation Thursday as Indonesian authorities urged amorous couples to call it quits and carried out raids to quash any wayward gift-giving. About 100 students in the second-biggest city, Surabaya, demonstrated against the chocolates-and-flowers celebration, saying it promoted Western decadence and casual sex. “Say no to Valentine’s now!” chanted the high schoolers, most of them teenaged girls in hijab head coverings. Some held placards with phrases like “Sorry Valentine’s Day, I am Muslim”. School principal Arief Himawan warned that couples giving each other chocolates or other treats can quickly lead to sin. “We want to remind our young generation not to be caught up in Western culture,” he told  AFP. A group of Indonesian Muslim students take part in an anti-Valentine’s Day rally in Surabaya on February 14, 2019. – Anti-Valentine’s Day rallies are not un...

With millions of couples gearing up for February 14th across Nigeria – you’d be surprised to know that the romantic sentiment of Valentine’s Day isn’t shared across the world. According to Listwand, Valentine’s Day has been either made illegal or banned in five countries across the world. Whether for cultural or religions reasons, these countries have all made it illegal to celebrate this popular Western tradition. Violators of this law have to endure severe punishment in some of the countries if they are caught celebrating it. 1. Malaysia In Malaysia, The celebration of Valentine’s Day has been banned for Muslims since 2005, Muslims (who account for over 60% the population) are prohibited from celebrating Valentine’s Day. Going out for the occasion is a big risk in the country. In 2012, police busted budget hotels and arrested more than 200 Muslims for defying a ban on any activities marking Valentine’s Day. 2. Iran In 2011, Iran banned the production of Valentine’s Day gi...

Everything you need to live well Let’s admit it, a good number of people will be having a roll in the sheets today being Valentine’s Day. In the excitement of lovemaking, however, there are some sex injuries you should know about so that you can avoid them! Here are five of the most common sex injuries people have. Fractured penis You have probably come across an article or two about a fractured penis and while it might sound like an unbelievable read, it happens. Forget your knowledge that the penis contains no bones hence can’t be fractured because you have to understand it can be bent really bad until the two tubes of blood that fill it during an erection rupture, causing swelling, bruising, and severe pain. If you have a penis, you can already imagine all the pain this can cause so the advice here is to aim carefully with your member. Vaginal tears If you thought a fractured penis is not your cup of tea to worry about, sorry to say ladies but you have vaginal tea...

Everything you need to live well All over the world, every February 14this characterized by the exchange of flowers, candy, gifts and cakes between loved ones; this is done to commemorate St Valentine’s day; the month is celebrated as a period of romance. The day which celebrates love, sacrifice and devotion was named after the Catholic priest who paid the ultimate sacrifice to join lovers. In modern times owing to the global acceptance of French cuisines and desserts, cakes are made and offered on Valentine day- a day when happiness, friendship, love and bond is being celebrated or forged. In Nigeria, this celebration holds a significant place in the heart of lovers and would-be lovers. Dressing in predominantly white and red attires, lovers spend time together and exchange gifts and cakes- mostly love shaped. With the popularity of the celebration, cakes are now given out in various shapes to enrich an existing affair or better still trigger it in the case of a non-existing ...

Relationship adviser, Joro Olumofin has shared the story of a randy girl presently seeing three men. She plans to see all of them on Valentine's Day. There is the strong possibility that she might sleep with at least two of them. Most girls with multiple boyfriends face the same ordeal. Read her account below:

  Mercy Johnson and her husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie The Nigerian entertainment industry is an interesting one but it has seen the rise and fall of so many marriages. However, a few couple keep fans hope alive that there can be true love for celebrities. One of such couple is Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson and her husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie. They have been able to have a happy marriage and they often find ways to spice things up. Valentine’s Day is around the corner and Mercy and her husband seem ready to enjoy it to the fullest. The mother of three posted a cute video of herself with her husband on a plane as she revealed that they are travelling to Dubai ahead of Valentine. She explained further that despite being the person to initiate spending some time alone with her beau, she is already missing her kids. Mercy wrote:  "Bilahi,i have to disturb him always,he is too quiet and shyP/S... I was d one that said alone time oo ooo and without the kids ...

Everything you need to live well Valentine’s day is but some mere days away and if you are still stuck as to what romantic way you can spend it with your loved one, Guardian Life has got you covered! We have curated a list of romantic destination spots within Africa that you should consider visiting to have a memorable Valentine’s day experience. The underlisted locations are affordable trips you can take to not only make your Valentine’s day memorable but also ensure it is one you don’t forget in years to come. Obudu, Calabar, Nigeria Obudu Hills in Calabar | Photo – Ventures Africa The Obudu hills are situated in the coastal southeastern Nigeria of Calabar. The beautiful city, as well as stretching hills, give you something to feast your eyes upon as well as explore. You can enjoy the perfect Valentine experience with a weekend trip to Calabar and enjoy one of the top wonders of Nigeria! Labadi Beach, Accra, Ghana Labadi beach in Accra, Ghana | ...

Win a prize This is a season of love and many people embrace the idea of giving gifts out. This happens via social media accounts or is advertised in the media. Whatever form these giveaways come in, you should follow in this trend and win something you can give to your loved one as a gift. As a man, you may win beauty products or accessories for your lady and present it to her as though you bought it. She’ll never know. Also, ladies can win watches or perfumes for their men and gift them in the same manner. This will not only save you a fortune, it will also save you the hassle of shopping for the perfect gift. Enter all-expense paid competitions Many companies, especially new ones, often offer all-expense paid competitions around this period as a means of getting more clients and creating awareness for their brand. It is a great idea to seize the opportunity and enter as many of these competitions as you can find. Surely, you may win one which includes an extra invite. Why ...

Everything you need to live well The Notebook The Notebook The Notebook was written by Nicholas Sparks and is arguably the rated the second most romantic novel after Romeo and Juliet. The novel is intensely romantic that The Indian Bollywood film,  Zindagi Tere Naam , is also based on the novel. The novel which was adapted into a film in 2004, is inspired by Sparks wife’s grandparents. Noah and Allie are longtime lovers who were separated for 14 years by inevitable events. Noah has just returned from the World War II and decides to sell his house prompting Allie, his former lover to return. She is about to be married to Lon, a respectable man in the society. When she meets with him, she realises her anger towards him is unjustified because he had written to her every day of the first year he was away and her mother had hidden the letters. She confronts her mother who confirmed it.The film shows Noah, now old and suffering from heart disease, kidney fai...

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has claimed that Nigeria suffers from a deficit of 564 million condoms annually. To check the trend, AHF says it will distribute over 600,000 condoms across the country as part of activities to commemorate this year’s International Condom Day. The Advocacy and Marketing Manager of the Foundation, Mr. Steve Aborisade, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja said the day was set aside to promote the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV and unwanted pregnancies. “The commemoration is usually observed on February 13 in preceding Valentine’s Day; however, the day was moved to February 7 due to the 2019 general elections. “The condoms will be distributed in Abuja and five other states of Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Anambra and Cross River,’’ he said. The Country Programme Director, Dr. Echey Ijezie, AHF-Nigeria, said that the Nigerian National Condom Strategy emphasised a deficit of 564 million condoms ann...

  By now, lovers are considering what to buy for their loved ones. With so many options to choose from, many have expressed the desire of not buying the same boxers and singlets that their partners are accustomed to. At Guardian Life, we have decided to help you remove the “basic guy” syndrome and have prepared a list of surprises that will leave your partner filled love: 1. Food Dinner treats are great but let’s try something new. A breakfast delivery treat containing most of their best meals leaves them stuffed with love. You may also want to use the opportunity to try out a new taste that will leave your taste buds filled with love. 2. Makeup Give a glam woman make up boxes and she will totally love it. 3. Games When it comes to gaming, that is when the inner child of a man shows. Get him a game console or a PES, FIFA or a game he has been raving about. 4. Clothing Want your partner to be the talk of their squad? Make his boys’ squad go green with...